Parenting Counselling in Hunter Region, NSW
Building the relationship between the parent and the child is part of her approach.
My particular expertise is in working with parents, young people and children. My counselling style uses creative and expressive arts allowing children to build coping strategies, create an awareness of their body responses to stress and to help make meaning of their experiences. The outdoors may be incorporated into the session, by wandering through local parks when the weather suits.
Building the relationship between the parent and the child is part of her approach.
My particular expertise is in working with parents, young people and children. My counselling style uses creative and expressive arts allowing children to build coping strategies, create an awareness of their body responses to stress and to help make meaning of their experiences. The outdoors may be incorporated into the session, by wandering through local parks when the weather suits.
For example a parent because of their upbringing may be easily angered.
I can help you to understand where these thoughts and behaviours originate and I also help you be in touch with your Central Nervous System which is greatly shaped by by early experiences. I use Schema Therapy EMDR and many other approaches. I am passionate about helping women to self actualize.
For example a parent because of their upbringing may be easily angered.
I can help you to understand where these thoughts and behaviours originate and I also help you be in touch with your Central Nervous System which is greatly shaped by by early experiences. I use Schema Therapy EMDR and many other approaches. I am passionate about helping women to self actualize.
Our Psychologists seamlessly engages with individuals across all age groups, offering unwavering support to those navigating mental health challenges, developmental delays, disabilities, behavioural health concerns, parenting issues, grief, or the complexities of everyday life.
Our Psychologist and Clincial Director, Faria is an experienced Psychologist and a certified NDIS Behaviour Support Specialist, embodying the essence of professionalism and warmth. With a wealth of experience spanning mental health, behaviour analysis, psychological assessments, and psychiatric diagnoses, Faria is your trusted partner on the journey to enhanced well-being.
Our Psychologists seamlessly engages with individuals across all age groups, offering unwavering support to those navigating mental health challenges, developmental delays, disabilities, behavioural health concerns, parenting issues, grief, or the complexities of everyday life.
Our Psychologist and Clincial Director, Faria is an experienced Psychologist and a certified NDIS Behaviour Support Specialist, embodying the essence of professionalism and warmth. With a wealth of experience spanning mental health, behaviour analysis, psychological assessments, and psychiatric diagnoses, Faria is your trusted partner on the journey to enhanced well-being.
I have a special interest in the treatment of recurrent anxiety issues and trauma, however, I am experienced in the treatment of a range of presentations including (but not limited to) mood disorders, complex childhood trauma, PTSD, emotion regulation difficulties, family separation and divorce, interpersonal difficulties, work stress and parenting strategies (feel free to check out my website for more information and to learn more about my clinical experience).
I consider myself to be warm, empathetic and non- judgmental in my approach and I strongly believe in working collaboratively with you, at a pace set by you, using only evidence- based interventions (including ACT, EMDR, CBT, DBT and others).
I have a special interest in the treatment of recurrent anxiety issues and trauma, however, I am experienced in the treatment of a range of presentations including (but not limited to) mood disorders, complex childhood trauma, PTSD, emotion regulation difficulties, family separation and divorce, interpersonal difficulties, work stress and parenting strategies (feel free to check out my website for more information and to learn more about my clinical experience).
I consider myself to be warm, empathetic and non- judgmental in my approach and I strongly believe in working collaboratively with you, at a pace set by you, using only evidence- based interventions (including ACT, EMDR, CBT, DBT and others).
She also bases her work on models of therapy including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Interventions, and parenting strategies.
Amanda is a warm and caring psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients. She focuses on creating a secure and friendly environment where individuals can feel safe and empowered to cope with life challenges. Amanda has qualifications in both Education and Psychology. She has extensive experience in educational and psychological assessments and interventions for children and adolescents. She has expertise in the diagnosis of Autism, learning disorders, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and a range of mental health presentations including anxiety and depression. Interventions are tailored to the individual's needs.
She also bases her work on models of therapy including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Interventions, and parenting strategies.
Amanda is a warm and caring psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients. She focuses on creating a secure and friendly environment where individuals can feel safe and empowered to cope with life challenges. Amanda has qualifications in both Education and Psychology. She has extensive experience in educational and psychological assessments and interventions for children and adolescents. She has expertise in the diagnosis of Autism, learning disorders, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and a range of mental health presentations including anxiety and depression. Interventions are tailored to the individual's needs.
Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships.
I am a Certified Imago Couple Therapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I work with couples and individuals. I work in a way that is trauma informed, strength based and client centered. I have been a social worker for over 20 years and a counsellor for 13 years.
Some of the common issues that couples bring to counselling are; communication issues, conflict, a break down in trust, affairs, mental health concerns that are impacting the relationship, lack of emotional and or physical intimacy, conflict and stress over parenting, grief, the impact of past traumas, transitioning into retirement and new relationships.
I am a Certified Imago Couple Therapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I work with couples and individuals. I work in a way that is trauma informed, strength based and client centered. I have been a social worker for over 20 years and a counsellor for 13 years.
My lived experiences:
-women with late diagnosed ASD and ADHD
- parent of children with additional needs
-survivor of F&DV
Within my practice, I have various niche areas which I provide counselling support. I have clients who are neurodiverse, or parents of children who are neurodiverse and seeking support travelling through the journey of diagnosis, understanding the diagnosis, challenges and difficulties occurring within the family, and advocacy for further supports.
I also provide counselling to survivors of Family and Domestic Violence. Providing counselling for women and their children to move from surviving to thriving, supporting survivors after crisis settling into their new unknown.
My lived experiences:
-women with late diagnosed ASD and ADHD
- parent of children with additional needs
-survivor of F&DV
Within my practice, I have various niche areas which I provide counselling support. I have clients who are neurodiverse, or parents of children who are neurodiverse and seeking support travelling through the journey of diagnosis, understanding the diagnosis, challenges and difficulties occurring within the family, and advocacy for further supports.
I also provide counselling to survivors of Family and Domestic Violence. Providing counselling for women and their children to move from surviving to thriving, supporting survivors after crisis settling into their new unknown.
I also offer individual talk therapy and parent and carer coaching using an emotionally focussed family therapy lens to increase opportunities for connection.
I have a passion for working with clients to resolve trauma. Making sense of traumatic experiences, their effect on our mental health and relationships, and processing these safely, allows for us to be our most authentic and integrated self. I also work with individuals, parents and carers supporting their children or loved ones with acute mental health and traumatic experiences.
I also offer individual talk therapy and parent and carer coaching using an emotionally focussed family therapy lens to increase opportunities for connection.
I have a passion for working with clients to resolve trauma. Making sense of traumatic experiences, their effect on our mental health and relationships, and processing these safely, allows for us to be our most authentic and integrated self. I also work with individuals, parents and carers supporting their children or loved ones with acute mental health and traumatic experiences.
I completed my Bachelor of Social Work at University of New England in 2018, after a very long 8 years and experiencing my own difficult parenting journey.
If you’re here, it’s likely because you’re navigating one of the most intense and transformative times of your life—whether that’s trying to conceive, experiencing a loss, going through pregnancy, or adjusting to the early days of parenthood. It’s a journey filled with joy, anticipation, and sometimes, overwhelming challenges. You might be looking for a place where you can catch your breath, feel understood, and get the support you need. I want you to know that you’re not alone. I’ve been where you are, feeling the weight of uncertainty, the hurt, the emotional ups and downs, and the need for someone who really gets it.
I completed my Bachelor of Social Work at University of New England in 2018, after a very long 8 years and experiencing my own difficult parenting journey.
If you’re here, it’s likely because you’re navigating one of the most intense and transformative times of your life—whether that’s trying to conceive, experiencing a loss, going through pregnancy, or adjusting to the early days of parenthood. It’s a journey filled with joy, anticipation, and sometimes, overwhelming challenges. You might be looking for a place where you can catch your breath, feel understood, and get the support you need. I want you to know that you’re not alone. I’ve been where you are, feeling the weight of uncertainty, the hurt, the emotional ups and downs, and the need for someone who really gets it.
Let’s face it, parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to balance understanding your child’s needs with everything life throws your way.
I’ve spent years working with neurodivergent young people and their families as an inclusive educator and now I bring that experience into my counselling work. I get it. Life can feel like a juggling act, especially when you’re trying to navigate school, relationships and the world’s expectations.
Let’s face it, parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to balance understanding your child’s needs with everything life throws your way.
I’ve spent years working with neurodivergent young people and their families as an inclusive educator and now I bring that experience into my counselling work. I get it. Life can feel like a juggling act, especially when you’re trying to navigate school, relationships and the world’s expectations.
Or maybe its parent support (raising neurodivergent children), strategies for time management, procrastination, emotion regulation or values identification
My style is: Warm, compassionate & supportive with a dash of humour. I am a parent, neurodivergent ally, psychologist and life long learner. Our initial session: is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, to chat about what you would like help with... what you would like to be doing more of (or less of) during our time together.
Or maybe its parent support (raising neurodivergent children), strategies for time management, procrastination, emotion regulation or values identification
My style is: Warm, compassionate & supportive with a dash of humour. I am a parent, neurodivergent ally, psychologist and life long learner. Our initial session: is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, to chat about what you would like help with... what you would like to be doing more of (or less of) during our time together.
Meet Our Parenting Counsellors
As a parent myself I am passionate about helping parents best support their children to thrive!
Enjoy being outdoors in natural spaces? Me too!
I offer walk & talk therapy in natural environments from North Ryde to Hornsby to Berowra.
Compassionately & empathically passionate about helping young people live their best lives.
Assessing and supporting neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism) and it’s impacts on mental health i.e. anxiety, stress, depression, is of special interest to me.
Therapeutically I am committed to empowering people to achieve healthy and enjoyable lives by developing a greater capacity for resilience and more positive & meaningful relationships with themselves & others in a safe supportive environment.
As a parent myself I am passionate about helping parents best support their children to thrive!
Enjoy being outdoors in natural spaces? Me too!
I offer walk & talk therapy in natural environments from North Ryde to Hornsby to Berowra.
Compassionately & empathically passionate about helping young people live their best lives.
Assessing and supporting neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism) and it’s impacts on mental health i.e. anxiety, stress, depression, is of special interest to me.
Therapeutically I am committed to empowering people to achieve healthy and enjoyable lives by developing a greater capacity for resilience and more positive & meaningful relationships with themselves & others in a safe supportive environment.
Level 1 and Level 2 Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Ego-State Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Therapy, Trauma-sensitive Yoga Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, ACT, DBT, Circle of Security Parenting Program, Attachment informed therapy, Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics.
I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist. My areas of interest include complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and people navigating the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
Individual telehealth sessions and online groups currently available (Meditation group and Mothers Nurture Circle).
Level 1 and Level 2 Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Ego-State Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Therapy, Trauma-sensitive Yoga Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, ACT, DBT, Circle of Security Parenting Program, Attachment informed therapy, Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics.
I am a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist. My areas of interest include complex/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, life transitions, relationship difficulties, the mind/body connection, chronic health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, autoimmune, hormonal conditions), and people navigating the perinatal period (fertility concerns/pregnancy/postpartum).
Individual telehealth sessions and online groups currently available (Meditation group and Mothers Nurture Circle).
You may have experienced trauma, be a new parent, undergoing stressful life changes and adjustments or looking at learning new coping skills.
About me: I am a trauma informed and compassionate Registered Psychologist with over a decade of experience. My purpose is to walk alongside you and empower you during your journey of healing. I use multiple tools to support this journey such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and individual tools specific to your needs. Clients describe my style as positive & warm.
You may have experienced trauma, be a new parent, undergoing stressful life changes and adjustments or looking at learning new coping skills.
About me: I am a trauma informed and compassionate Registered Psychologist with over a decade of experience. My purpose is to walk alongside you and empower you during your journey of healing. I use multiple tools to support this journey such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and individual tools specific to your needs. Clients describe my style as positive & warm.
I have a passion in supporting parents with all of their parenting experiences from conception, pregnancy, birth and adjusting to parenthood, as well as working with postnatal anxiety and depression.
I have a special interest in psychometric and diagnostic assessments for ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, as well as global developmental delays and intellectual giftedness.
I have a passion in supporting parents with all of their parenting experiences from conception, pregnancy, birth and adjusting to parenthood, as well as working with postnatal anxiety and depression.
I have a special interest in psychometric and diagnostic assessments for ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, as well as global developmental delays and intellectual giftedness.
JMW Therapy provide services for children and adults, but holds expertise in counselling for adolescents & children, parent-child (dyadic) therapy, including Theraplay and family therapy.
Jane from JMW Therapy is experienced in working therapeutically with children and young people. Jane is also training as a family therapist and is utilising her years of experience working with parents and families to provide family therapy and dyadic ( parent-child) therapy and/or (complimentary to dyadic work ) Theraplay, a form of play therapy.
JMW Therapy provide services for children and adults, but holds expertise in counselling for adolescents & children, parent-child (dyadic) therapy, including Theraplay and family therapy.
Jane from JMW Therapy is experienced in working therapeutically with children and young people. Jane is also training as a family therapist and is utilising her years of experience working with parents and families to provide family therapy and dyadic ( parent-child) therapy and/or (complimentary to dyadic work ) Theraplay, a form of play therapy.
Shelley Puru - Harmony Well-being Services
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Toronto, NSW 2283
Waitlist for new clients
Specialising in children, youth and individuals who are stressed, anxious and generally overwhelmed with life’s curve balls. Do you have children with behaviours that are challenging, diagnosis’ of ADHD, Autism or similar? Do you have teens that feel like no one understands them? Do you want to create a sense of contentment in your life? To gain some connection within your family, to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-acceptance? To understand and not vilify the many different parts of who you are? Congratulations on taking the first and often most difficult step in your well-being journey!
Specialising in children, youth and individuals who are stressed, anxious and generally overwhelmed with life’s curve balls. Do you have children with behaviours that are challenging, diagnosis’ of ADHD, Autism or similar? Do you have teens that feel like no one understands them? Do you want to create a sense of contentment in your life? To gain some connection within your family, to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-acceptance? To understand and not vilify the many different parts of who you are? Congratulations on taking the first and often most difficult step in your well-being journey!
I am a Hunter Valley based therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships. Co-founder/CEO of a women's rehabilitation program, Destiny Haven, our mission is to see the lives of broken women restored. I have received significant recognition for my achievements, including finalist in Telstra Businesswomen's awards (2017). I use proven approaches offering unique expertise to help you quickly begin to experience relief from life controlling symptoms that hinder your relationships and limit life
I am a Hunter Valley based therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships. Co-founder/CEO of a women's rehabilitation program, Destiny Haven, our mission is to see the lives of broken women restored. I have received significant recognition for my achievements, including finalist in Telstra Businesswomen's awards (2017). I use proven approaches offering unique expertise to help you quickly begin to experience relief from life controlling symptoms that hinder your relationships and limit life
I am passionate about supporting people to connect deeply and authentically with their sense of self and relationships. I support clients to gain a deeper awareness of their situation, identify wants and dreams, process barriers and pain, in order to enhance well-being and relationships! I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and am compassionate, experiential, motivational and relational and offer this freely within my sessions so you may step into your best, true self all the time. I believe that with the right support, we have all it takes in our own bodies to grow and heal !
I am passionate about supporting people to connect deeply and authentically with their sense of self and relationships. I support clients to gain a deeper awareness of their situation, identify wants and dreams, process barriers and pain, in order to enhance well-being and relationships! I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and am compassionate, experiential, motivational and relational and offer this freely within my sessions so you may step into your best, true self all the time. I believe that with the right support, we have all it takes in our own bodies to grow and heal !
Dr Linda Thomas is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in providing accurate diagnosis and effective care for all psychological concerns and conditions.
Dr Linda Thomas is a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in providing accurate diagnosis and effective care for all psychological concerns and conditions.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.